The Morning Star)[2] is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar.

The film focuses on a brother who steals a diamond necklace for his sister's happy life.

He later realises that the earlier necklace belongs to Chitra, and the man in the locket is her brother who died at war.

Cinematography was handled by A. Vincent, editing by N. M. Shankar, and art direction by Ganga.

[5] In a review published on 8 January 1961, the critic from The Indian Express praised the performances of the cast, particularly Ganesan, Saroja Devi, Balaji and Santhakumari, and Vincent's cinematography.

[8] Kalki also appreciated the film for various aspects, including the story, direction and cast performances.